Parliament Question: Foreign Power Equipment Manufacturers in Power Sector

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF POWER LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1843 ANSWERED ON 30.07.2026 FOREIGN POWER EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS IN POWER SECTOR 1843. SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: Will the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: (a) whether the Government has granted a two-year exemption to four foreign power equipment manufacturers with production facilities in the country to participate in Government power transmission tenders; (b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor including the names of these companies; (c) whether the Government has taken any measures to ensure that national security, supply chain resilience and procurement standards are not compromised while permitting the participation of such firms, if so, the details thereof; and (d) the manner in which the said exemption is likely to help in the expansion of India's electricity transmission network and support the country's growing power infrastructure requirements? A N S W E R THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF POWER (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK) (a) & (b): The Government has recently allowed following four entities, having substantial ownership by entities from land border sharing countries, for participation in the procurement bids for power projects for a period of two years w.e.f. 24.06.2026, subject to such entities complying with the prescribed domestic content requirements: i. M/s TBEA Energy India Pvt. Ltd. ii. M/s Nanjing Electric India Pvt. Ltd. iii. M/s New Northeast Electric India Private Limited iv. M/s Taikai Electric (India) Pvt. Ltd. ……..2.- 2 - (c) & (d): The products manufactured at such India-based facilities are subject to mandatory testing and certification as per Indian Standards by designated certifying agencies. Adequate safeguards, including required compliance with applicable cyber security standards and guidelines, are in place to address national security concerns, while facilitating competitive procurement. This would enhance competition, promote price stability, and address supply constraints, while supporting the objectives of the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. ***********